A wood-look, maintenance-free aluminum exterior — professionally supplied and installed for homes, builders, and commercial properties across Metro Vancouver.
Longboard siding has become one of the most requested exterior upgrades for properties across Metro Vancouver, and it’s easy to see why. Made from extruded aluminum with a high-performance powder-coated finish, Longboard delivers the warm, natural look of wood-grain siding without the painting, staining, or sealing that real wood demands.
At Silver Siding, we supply and install Longboard siding for residential, commercial, and strata properties throughout Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, and Richmond. Whether you’re updating a single-family home, recladding a multi-unit building, or finishing a new commercial development, Longboard offers a clean, modern exterior built for our coastal climate.
Because the panels are non-combustible aluminum rather than painted wood, Longboard resists fading, cracking, and warping through Metro Vancouver’s wet winters and bright summers — without the recurring maintenance that traditional wood siding requires.
Longboard siding is an architectural aluminum cladding system designed to replicate the look of natural wood without the maintenance that real wood requires. Each panel is made from extruded aluminum and finished with a powder-coated or sublimated wood-grain texture, giving it the warmth of timber while remaining non-combustible, lightweight, and resistant to rot, warping, and insect damage.
The finishes used on Longboard panels are tested to AAMA 2604 and AAMA 2605 performance standards, which govern fade, gloss, and weathering resistance for architectural coatings — the same category of finish standard used across the commercial cladding industry.
Because it is manufactured from aluminum rather than wood or vinyl, Longboard is also fully recyclable at the end of its service life, which is a consideration some clients factor into their material decision.
A few things worth knowing before you decide:
Longboard’s finish collection includes a wide range of wood-grain tones — from richer walnut and cherry shades to lighter oak-inspired finishes — along with solid and metallic color options for a more contemporary look. Panels are available in multiple plank profiles to suit different architectural styles, from clean horizontal lines to vertical applications.
Exact panel lengths, widths, and current finish availability can vary, so we review these details with you directly during your consultation to make sure the right profile and color are specified for your project.
Longboard siding works well for property owners who want a wood-look exterior with minimal long-term upkeep, and who are looking for a professionally supplied and installed system rather than a self-install product.
Its fire-resistant rating and long-term color retention make it a practical choice for larger-scale and multi-unit projects where lifecycle cost matters.
| Service Area | Why This Service May Be a Good Fit | Common Project Types | Local Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | With a wide mix of character homes, laneway builds, and modern infill across the city, many homeowners turn to a local Vancouver siding contractor who can balance the wood-look finish with the surrounding neighbourhood’s style. | Single-family re-cladding, accent feature walls, mixed-use storefront upgrades | Many lots sit close to neighbouring properties, so panel color and texture are often chosen to complement adjacent buildings. |
| North Vancouver | North Vancouver’s higher rainfall and proximity to the mountains mean exteriors are regularly exposed to moisture and temperature swings, which is often why homeowners look for an experienced North Vancouver siding contractor familiar with how Longboard performs in these conditions. | Mountain-facing single-family homes, multi-family buildings, accent siding on sloped lots | Homes on sloped or treed lots may need extra attention to drainage detailing, depending on the site. |
| West Vancouver | West Vancouver’s custom and architecturally-driven homes often call for a premium, design-forward finish, and many owners bring in a West Vancouver contractor early in the design process to help coordinate finish and color choices. | Custom new builds, full exterior re-cladding, architectural feature walls | Waterfront and view properties may carry additional design or municipal guidelines, depending on the lot. |
| Burnaby | Burnaby’s mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and strata buildings often makes Longboard’s combination of durability and low maintenance a practical option, which is why strata councils in particular often coordinate with a Burnaby siding contractor experienced with multi-unit timelines. | Strata re-cladding, townhome exteriors, single-family upgrades | Strata projects often involve coordinating timelines and approvals across multiple units, depending on the building’s process. |
| Richmond | Richmond’s flat, low-lying geography and coastal humidity make moisture-resistant, low-maintenance exteriors a common priority, which is why many property owners specifically look for siding installation in Richmond with experience in coastal moisture detailing. | Residential re-siding, commercial storefronts, mixed-use buildings | Properties closer to waterways may warrant extra attention to moisture detailing at ground-level transitions, depending on site conditions. |
Because Metro Vancouver sees some of the highest rainfall in Canada, exterior cladding decisions here often weigh moisture performance as heavily as appearance — one of the reasons Longboard’s aluminum core is frequently considered alongside other low-maintenance siding options in this region.
Choosing a siding material often comes down to comparing trade-offs in maintenance, cost, and appearance. Here’s how Longboard stacks up against a few common alternatives.
Real wood siding offers a natural look that’s hard to match, but it typically needs re-staining or re-painting every few years and is more vulnerable to rot, warping, and insect damage — especially in a wet coastal climate. Longboard is designed to replicate that wood-grain appearance using a powder-coated aluminum core, so it holds its color and shape without the recurring upkeep that real wood requires.
For a more budget-friendly option, vinyl siding offers a lower upfront cost, though it generally doesn’t replicate a wood-grain finish as closely as Longboard’s powder-coated aluminum panels. Homeowners drawn to a more traditional painted or stucco-like exterior sometimes compare Longboard with fiber cement siding, which offers similar fire resistance but a different overall look and weight.
Property owners who want a similar low-maintenance metal aesthetic but a different finish palette sometimes compare Longboard with LUX panel siding, another Canadian-made architectural panel system we install. If you like the metal-panel look but want a broader range of metal siding options beyond Longboard’s specific finish collection, our metal siding service covers other panel and corrugated systems as well.
Many Longboard installations are also paired with matching soffit panels for a cohesive, finished look — something we cover separately as part of our soffit installation service. If you’d like to see how these finishes look in person rather than on a screen, you’re welcome to browse photos from our past projects before making a decision.
Longboard installation is more involved than it might look from the outside. The visible panels are the last step — what happens underneath determines how well the cladding performs over time, especially in a climate like Metro Vancouver's.
Before any panels go up, we assess the existing wall assembly — checking for moisture damage, verifying the substrate is sound, and identifying any areas that need attention before the aluminum panels go on. Skipping this step is one of the more common reasons exterior cladding installations run into problems down the line.
A Tyvek air barrier is installed over the substrate before the Longboard panels go on. Where needed, a rain screen system creates a drainage gap that allows any moisture that gets behind the panels to escape rather than accumulate. In Metro Vancouver's climate, these aren't optional extras — they're part of doing the job properly.
Longboard panels are fastened using a concealed clip system according to the manufacturer's specifications, with long panel lengths designed to minimize visible seams across larger wall sections. Corners, transitions, and edges are finished to ensure a clean result and reduce the risk of water entry at joints.
Long Board projects vary considerably depending on the home, the substrate, and the profile chosen. If you want a clearer picture of what finished installations look like, our project gallery has photos from completed exterior projects across the Metro Vancouver area — no descriptions, just the work itself.
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Because the panels are aluminum rather than wood, Longboard siding doesn't rot, warp, or suffer the insect damage that affects traditional wood siding, and the AAMA-rated finish is built to hold its color over many years of use. We don't want to quote a specific year range here without confirming it against the manufacturer's actual finish warranty terms — happy to include a specific figure once that's confirmed.
Longboard's powder-coated and sublimated finishes are tested to AAMA 2604 and AAMA 2605 standards, which specifically govern fade and gloss retention for architectural coatings. This makes fading and peeling far less of a concern than with painted wood siding.
Yes. Because the panels are aluminum rather than wood, they resist the moisture damage, warping, and rot that are common concerns in a wet coastal climate — particularly when installed with proper air barrier and rain screen detailing underneath.
Longboard siding is made from extruded aluminum with a powder-coated or sublimated finish that replicates wood grain, solid colors, or metallic textures. The aluminum core is what gives it its fire resistance and resistance to rot and insect damage.
Longboard is a professionally supplied and installed system rather than a DIY product. Correct fastening, flashing, and drainage detailing are part of what allows the panels to perform well over time, so we handle supply and installation as a complete service rather than selling panels on their own.
Longboard typically costs more upfront than vinyl siding, and is often comparable to or higher than real wood depending on the profile and finish. The trade-off is that it doesn't require the repainting, staining, or repairs that wood siding needs over time, which can offset the higher initial cost over the life of the siding.
Cost depends on the profile, finish, project size, and the condition of the existing wall, so we don't quote a flat per-square-foot price without seeing the project. The most accurate way to get a number is a free, itemized estimate that breaks down material and labor for your specific property.
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